IPL need not destroy technical excellence

Going over the top? Dravid’s fierce condemnation of the impact of Twenty20 seems misplaced, both in terms of his contribution with the bat for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL last year and the Test form shown by Warner

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Going over the top? Dravid’s fierce condemnation of the impact of Twenty20 seems misplaced, both in terms of his contribution with the bat for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL last year and the Test form shown by WarnerAFP/Getty Images

Cricket writers these days think long and hard before they pass judgment on
the Indian game. The Twittersphere is awash with examples of irate Indian
“supporters” lashing out at perceived slights.

The language of debate is always unreasonable and often disgraceful, a
reminder that out East, cricket is much more than a game.

So reader comments need to be understood in that context where Indian cricket
is concerned, which made those underneath a recent piece on Cricinfo all the
more interesting. “Way to go,” “decision to be applauded,” “positive step
for the right reasons,” “good decision,” “fantastic move” were just